Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L25 · Liverpool
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 79 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Garston recorded notably higher crime than Southport in February 2026 — 151 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Southport has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 79 vs 151 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 151).